September 15, 2024 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost: Liturgical Color - Green
We will love God, share the good news of Jesus Christ, and serve others.
T O D A Y A T FI R S T C H U R C H
WELCOME TO FIRST REFORMED CHURCH! God told Moses to raise a bronze serpent on a pole so people who were sick could look at it and be healed (Numbers 21:4-9). Likewise, we look to Christ, raised up on a cross, and our souls are healed. Welcome to worship.
OUR CHURCH HELPERS TODAY * Greeters-Kathy Barsema & Ron Pessman. Greeter-Ramp Door-Eric Janvrin. Children’s Sermon-Janvrin’s. Scripture Reader-None. Sound System-Ken Vanderploeg. Projector-Emma Ricklefs. Song Leader-Julie Bielema. Social Time-None. Food Pantry-Ken Vanderploeg. Elder Prayer After Worship-Garry Medema. Open Church-None. Thank you for your help!
THIS MORNING Rev. John Byker will preach while Pastor Chuck is gone. It is a pleasure to have you with us. The kids will collect the $1 World Vision offering.
SOCIAL TIME is held in the library following worship until 11:00 A.M.
FOLLOWING WORSHIP there will be a brief car show meeting in the consistory room.
10:30 A.M. * Sunday School.
T H I S W E E K A T F I R S T C H U R C H :
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18:
8:00 A.M. * Fancy Feet Foot Clinic. For an appointment call Deb at 815-213-0324 or Sharon at 815-718-5294.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20:
7:00 A.M. * Football & Cheerleader Breakfast.
NEXT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22:
8:00 A.M. * Choir Practice.
9:00 A.M. * Pastor Chuck will preach.
CHURCH HELPERS * Greeters-Chris Krum & Marcia Carter. Greeter-Ramp Door-Ron Pessman. Children’s Sermon-Nancy Dykstra. Scripture Reader-Carol Janvrin. Sound System-Dave Sheckler. Projector-Brian Bush. Song Leader-Eric & Carol Janvrin. Social Time-None. Food Pantry-Ken Vanderploeg. Elder Prayer After Worship-Garry Medema. Open Church-None.
FOLLOWING WORSHIP the Event Committee will meet in the Consistory Room.
10:30 A.M. * Sunday School.
PERSONAL ITEMS:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY today to Jerry Bush. Candie Schipper and Irma Bland share a birthday on September 16. Mary Ann Gossard’s birthday is September 19. Have a terrific day!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY today to Mark & Chris Krum. They are celebrating their 23rd wedding anniversary. Congratulations!
UPDATE ON THE HOSPITALIZED & PRAYER CONCERNS:
Please keep all the members of our congregation in your prayers.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS OF INTEREST:
PASTOR CHUCK AND RENEE are on vacation. They will return Monday afternoon. If you are in need of pastoral care during this time, please contact an Elder.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! The Car Show is approaching fast, and we are in need of sponsors. We have 3 class sponsors to fill. Cost is $25. See Karin if your willing to donate.
OUR CAR SHOW will be held on October 5 from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. You are more than welcome to come and walk around the show. While here have lunch and ice cream provided by T-Daddy’s BBQ and Dolph’s Dips.
OUR CAR CRUISE will be held following worship on October 6. We will head to Rafters in Lena for lunch. For more details contact Art Kilburg.
THE NURSERY is available for your use if needed.
THE FOOD PANTRY ITEMS for September are Green Beans, Peas, Carrots, or Corn. Please help support the pantry by bringing a donation to church.
ALL ARE INVITED to Senior Moments at Crossview Church, Fulton, on Monday at 11:30 A.M. This will be a time of fun, fellowship, good food and singing of hymns.
THE TWIN RIVERS “AFTER FIVE” group invites all women to “Soft and Warm!” dinner and program this Tuesday, September 17 at 6:30 P.M. at Albany United Methodist Church, 502 1st Ave, Albany. The cost of dinner is $14. The feature is Carla DuMont and her therapy dog, Gracie. The speaker is Sherri Kubly. For reservations call Carolene at 563-212-5528.
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH will hold their Pork & Sauerkraut Supper this Thursday, September 19 from 4:00-7:00 P.M. This is Drive-Thru Only. The meal consists of Pork Loin, Sauerkraut, Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Applesauce, a Roll and Dessert. Tickets are on sale at Zion Lutheran Church and Sweetheart Bakery. The cost is $14 in advance and $15 at the door. The church is located at 439 3rd Ave. S. in Clinton.
SPAGHETTI SUPPER: St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, located at 1201 N. Bluff St. in Albany, will be having their annual Spaghetti Supper on Saturday, October 12 from 4:00-7:00 P.M. The dinner, which features spaghetti, all you can eat, salad, applesauce, French bread, beverage and ice cream for dessert will be served in the church hall. Donations for the meal are: $13 for adults, $5 for children five to twelve, and free for children under five. Carry outs will be available at the church.
